China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2025
China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Does:** This proposed legislation would restrict the export of advanced technologies and intellectual property to China, particularly those that could strengthen China's military capabilities or be used to commit human rights violations. The bill would require the President to create and enforce export controls on sensitive technologies and impose sanctions against foreign companies and individuals who trade these restricted items with China. It would also target Chinese entities that misuse American technology in violation of export laws. **Who It Affects:** The bill would impact American technology companies, manufacturers, and inventors who currently do business with China or Chinese entities, as well as foreign companies that trade in sensitive technologies. It could also affect consumers indirectly through potential price increases or reduced product availability if companies face restrictions on selling to Chinese markets.
The legislation reflects broader concerns about protecting U.S. national security and enforcing human rights standards in international trade. **Current Status:** The bill (HR 1122) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Mark Green (R-TN) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. It remains in the early stages of the legislative process.
CRS Official Summary
China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2025This bill controls exports of certain national interest technology and intellectual property to China.Specifically, covered technology or intellectual property includes items that (1) would contribute significantly to the Chinese military to the detriment of U.S. national security, (2) are included in a designated list of product components compiled by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), or (3) are used by China to violate human rights or religious liberties.The President must control exports to China of any covered technology or intellectual property. Further, the President must sanction (1) a foreign person who sells to China or purchases from China any covered item, and (2) a Chinese person who knowingly uses a covered item provided to them in violation of U.S. export control law. The USTR must compile a list of certain products from China that that are subject to the bill because they either receive designated support from the Chinese government or are used by China to violate human rights or religious liberties. The bill requires the USTR to include products from certain industries (e.g., civil aircraft, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and biotechnology) on the list.
Latest Action
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.